Overview
- Morocco beat Tanzania 1-0 in Rabat as Brahim Díaz scored in the 64th minute, with Achraf Hakimi assisting on his first start of the tournament.
- Cameroon knocked out South Africa 2-1 thanks to goals from Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane before a late reply from Evidence Makgopa, continuing their revival under new coach David Pagou.
- Senegal came from behind to defeat Sudan 3-1, with a Pape Gueye brace and a 77th-minute strike from teenager Ibrahim Mbaye.
- Ten-man Mali advanced past Tunisia on penalties after a 1-1 draw, highlighted by Djigui Diarra’s shootout saves and El Bilal Touré’s clincher following a 96th-minute equaliser from Lassine Sinayoko.
- Friday’s quarter-finals are Morocco vs Cameroon in Rabat and Senegal vs Mali in Tangier, confirming the last-eight lineup.